Falcon broadens its capabilities with revamped website

In late April, the Falcon launched its modernized website, which consists of more than just a new layout. The new website, designed by senior Arnav Dugar, has a new look as well as many features that integrate into widely used online social networks.

The site now allows students to go directly to the Falcon’s Facebook, Twitter or podcasts on iTunes with a click of a button. These widgets also allow students to bring the school’s trending stories into the realm of social media.

Students can tweet Falcon stories or link particular stories to their Facebook accounts. This allows all people to view the work of staff members on other websites other than saratogafalcon.org. The website also includes a sidebar that shows past tweets from “@saratogafalcon.” With upcoming events presented on a side panel, students and parents can keep informed of school functions. 

The Falcon hopes to welcome non-publication bloggers to write their own personal columns on the new website. These will be published on the website but independent from newspaper related content. These blogs may include students’ opinions on school issues or community occurrences.

“Building the website and refining the details took countless hours,” Dugar said, “but it was definitely worth the investment.”